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  • 3 Supplements, 3 Jobs
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  • EnergyMagnesium
    Bottle of Pure Encapsulations magnesium glycinate capsules
    Magnesium · Muscle function and energy

    Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate

    Current price on Amazon

    Single-ingredient magnesium glycinate, 120 mg a capsule, so you can build your dose up one capsule at a time.

    Brian’s notes
    Why Brian picked it
    Single ingredient, easy to check against the label
    The advantage
    Dose checked against the research: 120 mg a capsule lets you build up in steps and stay under 350 mg a day, the US supplemental upper limit

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  • StrengthCreatine
    Tub of Pure Encapsulations creatine powder, 315 g
    Creatine · Strength and physical performance.

    Pure Encapsulations Creatine Monohydrate

    Current price on Amazon

    Plain creatine monohydrate powder, 5 g a serving, 60 servings a tub.

    Brian’s notes
    Why Brian picked it
    Plain creatine monohydrate, the form used in the research
    The advantage
    Matched to the trials: 5 g of plain creatine monohydrate, the form and daily dose the research used

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  • CalmL-theanine
    Bottle of Pure Encapsulations L-theanine capsules
    L-theanine · Calm and relaxation

    Pure Encapsulations L-Theanine

    Current price on Amazon

    200 mg of L-theanine a capsule, in the branded Suntheanine form, 60 capsules a bottle.

    Brian’s notes
    Why Brian picked it
    Suntheanine, a branded, purified form of L-theanine, named on the bottle's label
    The advantage
    Suntheanine, a single ingredient at 200 mg a capsule, within the studied 200 to 400 mg a day

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How Brian picks

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    Products Matched

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Questions

Who is Brian?
Brian is the voice of GetBrian. The research behind each review is gathered and summarized with the help of AI tools, then checked and signed off by Clifton Flack, who founded GetBrian. Brian is not a doctor.
Is this medical advice?
No. It's general information, not a diagnosis or personal medical guidance. Talk to your doctor before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication or have a health condition.
Do you earn money if I buy?
Yes. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The Buy buttons go to Amazon, and if you buy through them GetBrian is paid a commission at no extra cost to you. It never decides which products are listed or how they're graded.
Why only one product per category?
One clear answer beats twenty options. Each pick is the one that best matched its studied dose, label and price once the research was checked; see why these picks for the comparison.
Why these brands?
Each pick is a single named ingredient at a fixed dose, so the label can be checked against what the research studied. The same brand is not sold in every country, so the picks you see depend on where you are. No brand can pay to be included, and a pick changes if a better-evidenced or better-priced option turns up in a re-check.
Why do I see different products in the UK and the US?
Each country's Amazon sells different listings, and the rules on what a supplement may claim differ. The site shows the picks sold in your country, and you can switch country in the footer. Anywhere outside the UK sees the US picks.
How often are picks re-checked?
At least every six months, or sooner if the price, label or evidence changes. A pick is dropped if it stops earning its place.
Can I take all three together?
Each one does a different job, so most people only need the one that matches their goal. If you take more than one, check with your doctor first, especially alongside any medication.

More detail: Why these picks and who is behind this.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, have a medical condition or take medication.